Before go-live: a practical optical link checklist
Document, inspect and test before putting a new connection into service.
Knowledge for your network
Technical resources
Practical guidance for specifying optical links, comparing interconnects and preparing a clear project brief.
MPO polarity: document the whole path
Why connector appearance alone is not enough for parallel optics.
SR and LR: fiber choice comes before reach
A practical introduction to short- and longer-reach optical families.
How to prepare an interconnect BOM that can actually be reviewed
The fields that remove ambiguity from a project quotation request.
The compatibility checklist behind a reliable optical link
Why the device model and firmware matter more than a brand label.
DAC, AOC or optics: start with the link, not the cable
A decision framework for medium, reach, serviceability and platform fit.